Common cause
Initial theories included a plugged-in rice cooker that was left unattended, a charcoal fire, and electrical misuse.
Based on a report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), 601 out of 7,324 fires were electricity-related.
Ronaldo Orbeta, officer-in-charge of the Regional Operations Division of the BFP, also advised the public to get rid of fire hazards like paint and stacks of old newspapers.
“We must practice good housekeeping. Let’s keep away materials that might easily catch flame,” he said.
Around 16 policemen were fielded in the fire site and temporary shelter to protect the survivors.
“Despite their grief and loss, the people remained orderly,” said Police Officer 1 Pacheco Lugo of the Mabolo Police Station.
Inside Barangay Luz Elementary School, several residents underwent medical examination on Saturday. Many of the elderly residents suffered from high blood pressure, while children were coughing as a result of the incident.
“They were immediately given medicines,” said health worker Clarisse Borces.
Source: SunStar.com.ph
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